The Cyclones are two games away from a NYPL title and no one is more important to their championship hopes than All-Star outfielder Cory Vaughn. One of the keys to the Cyclones' success all season long, Vaughn has had a heck of a year batting .307 with fourteen bombs, good for second in the league. After getting drafted in the fourth round last June, Vaughn signed quickly and got right to work terrorizing NYPL pitching and fortunately enough for us, even had some time to sit down and have a quick little chat with me. Read it after the break: link
link - Davis has done more than anyone could have expected for a player that was rushed to the majors far ahead of what the Mets were envisioning before this season started. The original game plan called for Daniel Murphy to be the everyday first baseman, Ike Davis to spend a season in AAA, with a September call-up at season’s end. An injury to Murph changed all that. I’m looking forward to an even better season in 2011 from Ike, and I say that because unlike most rookies, Davis has shown a great ability to make adjustments as the league and pitchers adjusted to him. One of the most remarkable things about Ike Davis was touched on yesterday by Gary Cohen during the broadcast. Davis is hitting .301 against left handed pitching this season, because he keeps his shoulder in allowing him to make better contact and get a good look at the pitch.
link - For one, Gee throws four pitches: a 90-91 mph fastball; a change; a standard-issue slider; and a kinda loopy, 73-75 mph curve. Per Texas Leaguers, he actually managed to get whiffs on four of 12 sliders and two of 12 curves. Those are both good figures, if in a limited sample. Also, quite frankly, it’s a little suprising. To these barely qualified eyes, it was actually Gee’s fastball that appeared most effective — not as a swing-and-miss pitch, at all, but as a pitch with some movement to throw for strikes. Also, anecdotally speaking, Gee appears pretty good at keeping it down. Overall, he got 10 GB on 18 BIP.
link - Before 2010 runs out, though, the Mets should float Jose Reyes’ name in trade discussions and see what sort of response they get. If an offer is tempting enough, they should pull the trigger. If not, then they should ride out Reyes’ free-agent season and see how it plays out. His health is in question, his talent less so. At a time when they desperately need to make smart decisions, the Mets should stay flexible on Reyes’ future
link - Wilmer Flores SS (Dom Rep) - Another player who will eventually move from short because of a lack of range. He may have one of the best bats in the Mets minor league system, hitting .289 with 11 homeruns.
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